Associate Educator; Behavior Resource - Loring Elementary

Associate Educator (Behavior Resource)

Under general supervision, assists students in school classrooms with educational programs and assignments, provides assistance to teachers as directed, and assists students with after-school and special education programs, and special events.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists students with educational programs and special assignments; performs duties within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with MPS policies, and the Standards of Effective Instructional Support for Educational Assistants; duties will vary according to job assignment.
• Assists MPS teachers and staff to facilitate educational functions and other services to maintain a safe and productive learning environment; works with students to reinforce classroom learning and improve personal skills; assists teachers with managing classroom, materials and student behavior.
• Assists students in learning processes; reinforces positive behavior, provides individual instruction, encourages socialization and good communications.
• Administers a variety of school programs, student services, community services, special assignments, and educational programs in support of MPS goals; including program outreach & marketing, grant program oversight, bi-lingual & hearing-impaired translator/interpreter, student testing, after school activities, recreation programs, media & technology, security, student behavior support, community relations, transportation, mentoring & tutoring, volunteers, attendance & truancy, English Language Learning, vocational training, accounting & budgets, and special events.
• Monitors and supervises student activities; promotes respect, supports diversity, explains social norms and disciplinary consequences, de-escalates personal confrontations, and enforces District policies and rules of conduct.
• Assists students to achieve learning objectives with individual assistance and small group sessions.
• Monitors assigned students, and records data for academic and behavioral assessments; maintains files, and keeps records of student progress and activities; assures all required written reports are completed and submitted on a daily basis.
• Reports learning problems, behavioral issues, and other concerns to supervisor or Principal.
• Communicates with parents, students and staff to convey pertinent information while maintaining confidentiality of personal information.
• Provides general office and administrative support for assigned program.
• Provides customer service to parents and guardians, answers questions, and explains school rules.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent's goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.

Class Designations:

• Behavior Resource:
  Assist in maintaining student discipline in the school, on the grounds, and at specific special events. Assist administration in communicating with and understanding students ntain student behavior thru intervention and parent contact.
• Bilingual – [specific language below]:
  Assist licensed staff as an interpreter to facilitate the provision of health, education, or other services to non-English speaking, limited English speaking and/or bilingual/bicultural community members.
• Media Resource:
  Perform a variety of duties assisting the library media specialist in the Media Center, including circulation, shelving and preparation of library, technology and instructional materials. Primary duties focus on 1:1 device support: circulation, password resets, troubleshooting and managing tech tickets. Secondary responsibilities involve helping students find and borrow books, conduct research and effectively use the library space.
• Title 1 Computer Resource:
  Provide support to licensed personnel in the computer lab. Assist with training students on computer programs.
• Transportation Resource:
  Establish and provide transportation needs related to students. Works with administration on establishing and enforcing discipline procedures relating to behavior on buses. Communicates with the Transportation Department, administration, and parents on transportation concerns.
• Truancy:
  Assist licensed personnel in implementing attendance and truancy procedures. Provide support to students with attendance issues through home visits, parent contact, group counseling, team meetings and community agencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits in Education, Child Development, Behavioral Sciences or educational area related to position assignment; OR
• Passing score of 460 (or higher) on the Para Pro Assessment AND a high school diploma/GED certificate
• Two (2) years of professional experience…